***Is this repairable or is it time to move on?***
Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?
Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!
Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?
Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
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Here are the disassembled parts for reference. It's important to note that dislodging the rotor from the motor base—the part on which the blender jar sits—was challenging due to a snug fit. A hammer and a steel punch were needed to tap it out successfully.
***Is this repairable or is it time to move on?***
Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?
Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!
Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?
Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
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[image|3265434]
[image|3265435]
[image|3265436]
[image|3265437]
=== Update (03/26/24) ===
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[image|3265448]
[image|3265449]
[image|3265451]
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***Is this repairable or is it time to move on?***
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Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?
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Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!
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Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?
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Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
[image|3265433]
[image|3265434]
[image|3265435]
[image|3265436]
[image|3265437]
=== Update (03/26/24) ===
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[image|3265447]
[image|3265448]
[image|3265449]
[image|3265451]
[image|3265452]
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=== Update (03/26/24) ===
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***Is this repairable or is it time to move on?***
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Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?
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Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!
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Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?
Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
[image|3265433]
[image|3265434]
[image|3265435]
[image|3265436]
[image|3265437]
=== Update (03/26/24) ===
[image|3265447]
[image|3265448]
[image|3265449]
[image|3265451]
[image|3265452]
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=== Update (03/26/24) ===
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***Is this repairable or is it time to move on?***
+
+
Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?
+
+
Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!
+
+
Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?
Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
[image|3265433]
[image|3265434]
[image|3265435]
[image|3265436]
[image|3265437]
Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.
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[image|3265434]
[image|3265435]
[image|3265436]
[image|3265437]